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Conspiracy Theory of ‘Artificial Earthquake’ Spreads in Japan After Kumamoto Quake

Experts dismiss claims that the magnitude 7.1 Kumamoto earthquake was man-made, citing technological and financial impracticalities amid widespread online misinformation.

Aug 6, 2026, 1:12 AM South China Morning Post World

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Elderly Woman Dies of Heat Stroke While Sheltering in Car After Kumamoto Earthquake

The death highlights growing concerns over heat-related illnesses amid high temperatures following the magnitude-7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture.

CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 9:24 AM

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Japan Earthquake Evacuees with Pets Find Shelter at Kumamoto Animal Hospital

Ryunosuke Animal Hospital in Kumamoto has opened temporary housing for evacuees and their pets following a powerful earthquake that struck southern Japan.

CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 5:42 AM

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Japan Chip Industry Begins Recovery After July 28 Kumamoto Earthquake

Renesas Electronics and Tokyo Electron have resumed some operations following the Kumamoto earthquake, while Sony and TSMC require additional time to restart.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 2:58 AM

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13 Dead After Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Japan’s Chipmaking Hub

A powerful earthquake in Kumamoto prefecture caused casualties and damage, prompting evacuations and work suspensions at key semiconductor and automotive facilities.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 29, 2026, 2:24 AM

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Powerful 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Japan, Causing Widespread Damage

A strong earthquake has hit Kumamoto, Japan, resulting in structural damage, injuries, and fears of multiple fatalities.

Al Jazeera | Jul 28, 2026, 10:36 PM

business

Sony and TSMC to Invest $6.3 Billion in Advanced Image Sensor Plant in Kumamoto

Sony Group and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plan to start mass production of next-generation image sensors in southwestern Japan by 2029 through a new joint venture.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 10, 2026, 12:35 PM

Sanae Takaichi in a photo with a Special Advisor to the Prime Minister, Matsushima Midori

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Explosion Rips Through Kumamoto’s Aeon Mall Following Japan’s Earthquake

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi calls rescue efforts a 'race against time' after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake triggers an explosion at a major shopping center.

Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 6:35 AM

business

Mitsui Fudosan to Establish Physical AI Hub Near TSMC’s Kumamoto Facility

The new center aims to foster collaboration between Japanese and Taiwanese firms to advance semiconductor technologies for industrial robotics and automotive applications.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 26, 2026, 10:38 PM

Police (from Dareton, NSW) search the vehicle of a suspected drug smuggler in Wentworth, near the border of New South Wales and Victoria, Australia

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Rescue Operations End at Japan Mall Devastated by Earthquake Explosion

Japanese officials conclude search after powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake and explosion in Kumamoto, with at least 36 dead and widespread regional damage.

CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 2:34 PM

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Death Toll from Southwestern Japan Earthquake Rises to 34

Rescue efforts continue in Kumamoto following a powerful earthquake that caused severe damage, including the collapse of a mall.

NPR News | Jul 31, 2026, 7:17 AM

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Death Toll Rises to 34 After Japan Earthquake as Survivors Face Sweltering Heat

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto region has killed at least 34 people and displaced 9,000, with survivors enduring harsh conditions amid a heat stroke alert.

ABC Australia News | Jul 30, 2026, 8:00 PM

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Rescue Efforts Continue as Death Toll Rises to 23 in Southwestern Japan Earthquake

Rescuers in Kumamoto, Kyushu, face dwindling hope of finding survivors after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck on Tuesday.

NPR News | Jul 30, 2026, 6:03 AM

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Strong Earthquakes Strike Japan’s Kyushu Island, Causing Mall Collapse and Multiple Casualties

Two powerful earthquakes hit Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan’s Kyushu island on Tuesday, triggering building collapses, fires, and multiple casualties, with rescue operations underway.

Al Jazeera | Jul 28, 2026, 2:38 PM

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Global Nature Positive Summit 2026 Sets New Benchmarks for Corporate Environmental Restoration

At the international conference in Kumamoto, Japan, four standardized indicators were introduced to measure businesses' efforts in reversing natural capital loss.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 14, 2026, 12:12 PM

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Two Workers Killed in Aeon Mall Explosion After Earthquake in Japan

A Japanese company has admitted to sending two employees back into a quake-damaged mall to secure cash, leading to their deaths in an explosion.

Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 9:48 AM

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Death Toll from Japan Earthquake Rises to 34

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan has killed 34 people and seriously injured six others, with authorities warning of further aftershocks.

Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 4:26 AM

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Heatstroke Risks Rise for Japan Quake Victims Amid El Nino Heat Without Power or Water

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake in southern Japan has left tens of thousands without essential services, raising concerns over heat-related illnesses during a punishing summer heatwave.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 30, 2026, 5:12 AM

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Japan's 'Silicon Island' in Kyushu Draws Surge of Financial Investment

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s expansion into Kyushu sparks growth in Japan's semiconductor sector, attracting investors from Taiwan and Japan.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 18, 2026, 7:05 AM

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